The Jigawa Executive Council has approved N3.3 billion as a loan to the State Pilgrims Welfare Board to enable it to obtain the allocated seats from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria.
The NAHCON spokesperson said the step was also taken to motivate staff towards higher performance.
NAHCON said it had concluded the return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following the 2025 Hajj activities.
Mr Muhammed said that clinic heads reported treating various medical conditions.
Mr Muhammad said the committee, led by Mt Ali Ndume, paid a visit to Imaratus Sanan hotel where a fire incident occurred on June 7.
Charge d’affaires at the Nigerian embassy in Riyad, says pilgrims performing the 2025 hajj without a permit are liable to a 100,000 riyals fine, a 10-year ban and deportation.
Mr Daudu said that the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Plateau State, was proud of Ms Idris for demonstrating honesty and integrity.
Mr Elegushi ordered the money to be returned to the Egyptian Embassy for onward delivery to the rightful owner.
Sheikh Garba Al-Yolawi, Chief Imam, Area 10 Mosque, Abuja, urged pilgrims to pray for Allah’s guidance to direct Nigeria’s leaders aright.
Mr AbduIbari said that the purpose of the prayer was to pray for the nation and its leaders,
